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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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